Obituaries
Recent Obituaries in Denver, CO
Andrew Joseph Capra
Jun 23, 2026
Andrew J. Capra, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, entered into eternal life peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 89. A devoted, kind, sweet, and unselfish man, he leaves behind a legacy of love, quiet strength, and kindness that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Born on August 6, 1936, in...
Patricia Lucille Harris
Jun 22, 2026
Patricia Lucille Patterson Harris, age 81, died in her home in Littleton, CO on June 22nd, 2026. She was born on November 26, 1944 to Dale and Dorothy(Riggs) Patterson in Denver, CO. She had 4 siblings; Charles, Alice, Jim, and Barbara.
Patricia married Gary L. Harris on March 27, 1966. Gary served in the Air Force and they had many travel...
Dick Leopoldus
Jun 21, 2026
Dick Leopoldus, 81, of Golden, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 29, 1945, in Loveland, Colorado, to Nicholas and Sarah (Whietzel) Leopoldus and graduated from Lakewood High School in 1964, where he competed in both wrestling and baseball.
Dick spent his career with Mission Viejo, Shea Homes, and Oakwood Homes,...
Anne K Buck
Jun 21, 2026
Anne K Buck of Aurora, Co, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 21, 2026 at the age of 80. She was born on August 2, 1945 to John and Jean (McWilliams) Koelker in Wichita, KS. After graduating from Clark University in Dubuque, IA she moved to Denver where she built a beautiful life with family and friends. Anne worked for...
Nova Jo Rayon
Jun 20, 2026
There are several great words to describe Nova Rayon. Educator, gardener, book lover, singer, choir director, and dancer all come immediately to mind.
Nova began her life in eastern Oklahoma on October 22, 1931. Born in Jay, a small town near the Missouri border, she attended schools there and in Anderson and Pineville, MO. In May of 1948, at 16, Nova...
Noel Cruz Murillo
Jun 20, 2026
Obituario Para Noel Cruz MurilloCon mucho dolor y tristeza, nuestra familia anuncia la partida de una alma tan hermosa, maravillosa y humilde. Noel Cruz Murillo a la edad de 49 años, recibió sus alas y lamentablemente, hizo la transición y entró al paraíso el 20 de Junio de 2026. Noel Cruz era una persona con un corazón tan grande que...
Esther Dion
2026
Esther Dion, of Centennial, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, at the age of 99.
Esther was born in Taftville, Connecticut, and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. She moved to Denver in the late 1950s, carrying her family's New England roots with her.
Esther devoted her career to nursing and nursing education, earning her bachelor's degree from Syracuse University and...
Colonel James H. Brookie, USAF (Ret.)
Jun 19, 2026
Colonel James H. Brookie, USAF (Ret.), a distinguished Vietnam veteran, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 19, 2026, just weeks before his 88th birthday. Born on July 6, 1938, in Bozeman, Montana, Jim lived a life defined by honor, unwavering devotion, and quiet heroism. He belonged to a generation of Americans shaped by steady faith, a deep sense...
Bradley Lewis Walden
Jun 17, 2026
Bradley Lewis Walden, age 74, of Denver, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at Presbyterian/St Lukes Hospital.
He was born on September 24, 1951, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Carleton (“Pope”) and Harry C. Walden. Brad grew up in White Bear Lake, Minnesota where he graduated from high school. He then attended the University of Minnesota earning a Bachelor...
Jane Swanson
Jun 16, 2026
Jane Swanson, a woman whose love for her family knew no bounds, passed away on June 16, 2026, at the age of 85, just six months after the passing of her beloved husband, Carl A. Swanson Jr., on December 17, 2025. Jane and Carl had finally been reunited.
Jane was born on July 18, 1940, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Joseph E....
Tina Marie Boothe
Jun 16, 2026
Tina Marie Boothe passed away on June 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She will be remembered for her caring heart, her strength, and the love she shared with those closest to her.
Tina enjoyed many simple pleasures in life. She loved sketching, fishing, camping, and taking vacations to the ocean. These activities brought her joy and created...
Mary Ann Kirk
Jun 15, 2026
“Mary Ann Kirk” was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on May 25, 1929, at the beginning of the Great Depression, first of the four children of Eula Mae and Frederick W. Bowen. She outlived her three younger siblings whom she loved dearly; sisters Jane Yingling Bowen, Polly Bowen and brother John Thomas Bowen. Mary Ann passed away on June 15, 2026...
Audrey L (Gilder) Lucke
Jun 14, 2026
Audrey L. (Gilder) Lucke passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at the age of 93, surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted and wonderful mother to her two daughters, Denise Sawyer and her husband, Jim, and Teri Weiher and her husband, Brian. She was also a cherished grandmother to Blake and Cassidy Weiher, who brought her great...
Daniel Carl Manthey
Jun 14, 2026
Daniel Carl Manthey,75, passed away on June 14, 2026, while on an Alaskan cruise surrounded by family. He is survived by his soulmate Debbie Skipper, his children: Eric Manthey and Terri Manthey (Brandon Risch). Daniel had 4 grandchildren, which meant the world to him. He is preceded in death by his parents, Carl Manthey and Barbara Keller and his brother,...
Frances Sandoval
Jun 14, 2026
Frances Sandoval, beloved nana, mother, sister and wife, died on June 14, 2026, in Lakewood, CO. She was 89.
Fran was born in Denver on June 10, 1937, to parents Christopher and Mary (Gauna) Padilla, one of nine children. She grew up in Denver and graduated from Manual High School in 1956. She served in the United States Marine Corps from...
Thomas "Tom" Matthew Carroll III
Jun 14, 2026
Thomas Matthew Carroll III, 90, of Lakewood, Colorado, a member of the Colorado School of Mines Sports Hall of Fame, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by love.
Born on July 4, 1935, in Denver, Tom was the first of seven children born to Thomas and Mary Carroll. He grew up in south...
Daniel Brian Dalton
Jun 12, 2026
Daniel B. Dalton, dear husband, father, grandfather, brother, and Amigo passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, in Arvada, Colorado. He was born on May 26, 1953, in Long Beach, California, to the late Frank and Jackie Dalton.
Dan grew up in Westminster, California, and later graduated as a Registered Nurse from College of the Desert. Nursing was more than a...
Antonio Domingo Muniz
Jun 12, 2026
Antonio (Tony) D. Muniz, 90, of Commerce City, Colorado, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 12, 2026.
Antonio was born in Llano, New Mexico, on March 6, 1936, to Herculano and Abelina Muniz. As a young boy he moved with his family to Brighton, Colorado, and attended Brighton Junior High School. He began his career as a skilled...
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